Peter Cusumano

Background

About Peter Cusumano

EDUCATION Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, NY Juris Doctor, December 2023 GPA: 3.2 Manhattan College, School of Business, Riverdale, NY Bachelor of Science in Marketing, cum laude, May 2017 GPA: 3.4 Awards: Dean’s List; Presidential Scholarship RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Carman, Callahan, and Ingham, Farmingdale, NY Associate Attorney March 2024 – Present Manage a caseload of 60+ cases representing major insurance carriers, mostly involving automobile accident defense litigation. Appear in court for legal proceedings including oral arguments on motions, settlement negotiations, and various other court mandated conferences. Successfully argued an appeal in the Appellate Division Second Department. Draft and file a variety of different pleadings and motions relevant to the cases I am assigned. Rogers, Habas, & Eisen, Orangeburg, NY Law Clerk May 2023 – December 2023 Drafted complaints, mechanic’s lien, orders to show cause, and motions. Researched various areas of law including construction, environmental, and property law. Assisted attorneys in preparing for court appearances and attend court proceedings with managing partner. Martin, Clearwater, and Bell, White Plains, NY Legal Intern May 2022 - July 2022 Conducted research on medical records, and drafted legal documents including summary judgement responses and requests for authorizations. Helped prepare clients for depositions and shadowed attorneys on the same. Observed client meetings and court proceedings at various stages of litigation, including a jury trial. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Uline, Rockland, Orange and Putnam Counties, NY Account Manager July 2019 - December 2020 Managed a $12.5 million territory achieving a growth of 10.5% YTD Secured $1.5 million in new business sales and maintained a 54% gross profit YTD. Techtronic Industries, Bloomfield, NJ Field Sales and Marketing-Leadership Development Program August 2017- July 2019 Developed and managed a $2.23 million-dollar account with Home Depot. Worked with management to implement marketing initiatives and yielded 22% growth in 2019.